Can I Take a Job Out of Minnesota After My Divorce?
March 13, 2013 | Elizabeth A. SchadingIf you and your former spouse don’t have any mutual children, then a move out of Minnesota after a divorce should not create a problem. As we outlined in our Minnesota Divorce Laws Basics article, when children are involved, things get more complicating. If you have a standing parenting time arrangement, a move out of Minnesota becomes a much trickier proposition. After all, the courts typically want to do everything in their power to ensure that children get time with both parents, and there’s no denying that out-of-state moves can make this goal harder to attain. That doesn’t mean that it’s impossible for you to move. It just means that moving isn’t as simple as packing your bags, especially if you’re the parent with physical custody of your children and you are proposing to move them away from the other parent. If you wish to move you will need one of two things: either the agreement of your ex (in writing) or a court order granting you permission to go. If you have to take the matter to court you will need to be prepared to show that your move would be in the child’s best interests. It may be easy to show that the move is positive if you’re moving to take…
Read MoreBGS Business Law Attorney To Participate in Small Business Seminar
March 4, 2013 | Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.Corporate & Business Law attorney Daniel Ganter is participating in a National Business Institute Seminar this spring entitled: Helping Your Client Buy or Sell a Small-to-Medium Sized Business. This seminar will take place May 7th at Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington. This basic-to-intermediate level course provides an overview of how to effectively advise a purchase or sale of a business and is intended for: Corporate/Business Attorneys Real Estate Attorneys General Practitioners In-House Counsel CPAs Registered Tax Return Preparers CFOs Presidents and Vice Presidents Dan will present an in-depth look at ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS regarding business sales in the afternoon from 3:30 – 4:30. His presentation will address the following issues: Identify Who Will be Your Client Clearly Define the Role of the Advisor at the Outset to Avoid Conflict of Interest Maintain Confidentiality Identify and Respect Ethical Obligations to Non-Clients Exercise Independent Judgment on Behalf of Your Client For more information or to register for this event please click Here.
Read MoreAnoka County District Court Awards $73,938.75 in Sanctions Against Defendant for Discovery Misconduct
February 25, 2013 | Joan M. QuadeOn December 11, 2012, an Anoka County District Judge awarded my clients Ed Fields and Sons, Inc., $73,938.75 in sanctions during litigation I commenced against the Defendant, 1st Regents Bank, for discovery misconduct. (December 11, 2012 Order, James E. Fields, et al. v. Anthony Emmerich, et al., Court File No. 02-CV-11-5482) The litigation involved a multimillion dollar transaction and included causes of action such as fraud and conspiracy claims. I had sent discovery requests to 1st Regents asking for all emails related to the transaction at issue. The Bank responded that they had no emails. I pursued the issue with a Rule 115 letter and conference and the Bank continued to take the position that no such emails existed and therefore none would be produced. During a deposition, I noted that the Bank president was, as many of us do, using his Blackberry or iPhone to communicate throughout the day. I approached his lawyers after the deposition and again requested that 1st Regents Bank find potential emails related to the litigation. The Bank once again took the position that no such emails existed. This did not seem believable considering that this was a multimillion dollar transaction at issue and the Bank president clearly used technology. There were other defendants named in the suit…
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